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Sunday, May 13, 2012

Today holds all the promises of a good day. It is my birthday. It is Mother's Day here in the US.

And yet, it is a difficult day for my family yet again.
In the last 5 months we have had to say goodbye to three very close family members. My grandfather, my uncle and just this Friday, my cousin passed away. He was 26 years old. We are once again being tested. We are once again holding each other up and saying goodbye to a person we loved and loved even more.

Please keep us in your thoughts as you hug and cheer today. Whether you celebrate a birthday, a mother, a graduate or simply the fact that it is Sunday and you have a day off. Just celebrate it.

Helene, so sorry about your losses. Losing loved ones is never easy, and when the loved one is take way too soon, it's even harder. Thinking of you and sending a hug from down the coast (Hilton Head). Stay strong.

Too much loss for anyone. I rarely comment though I check in weekly. Through the years I've been impressed by the depth of love and connection of your family. May you and yours have peace during this hard time, and know how much love comes your way from many you've never met but warmed by sharing your life - naomi

I am like Naomi - I have read your blog for years, but rarely comment.

Rather selfishly, I have been comforted the beauty of your words, photographs, baking and life many times - when travelling the world on my own, your blog was something of a friend to me; and, now, as I am settled in my own life with family and friends I have often been inspired by the love you show and how thoughtful you are towards your family.

You have touched many lives, as can be seen by the comments, and now have many around the world thinking of you and wishing you healing, comfort and strength. I hope you and your family lean on each other now, as you deal with your losses, and that you find some comfort in the words of us friendly strangers.

I am so sorry for your loss. In the last 2 years, my father and my 54 year old brother died. Last Thursday, my 54 year old cousin died and last fall, another dear cousin died. I am devastated. I can relate to your pain. I know you will be okay, although some of the joy will be gone. My thoughts are with you. Take care of yourself.

I hope you had a happy moment on your birthday.It should be extremely hard to have to go throughout all of that and think and processes so much in your head. I wish you well, may God bless you and your family. Thank Goodness the Sun rises everyday and I' am sure that one of this day its light will make you shine even more.

I'm also a follower but never commented until now. Sending you light and prayers. It's difficult to lose anyone close - may time be your best friend and allow healing. You share the same birth date as my Mamma - she has passed but today would have been her 100th Birthday. Happy Birthday Helene - wishing you a long life. Judy B. Texas

Our condolences to you and your family and all our best wishes that you may recover soon from so many losses. I hope you will soon have the spirit to celebrate once again... All the best, you are in our thoughts.

Happy Birthday to you on your day! but I was saddened to read about the loss of three family members. Keeping you close in my thoughts and sending you prayers and thoughts of peace...btw, we share the same birthday!

I rarely comment.....you have so much to do already but, the 13th is my birthday also and I was able to spend it with my family and even visited with my brother who has a sheep farm so time together is very special. I am reminded to hold them close ...thank you

Tartlette- I am very sad to hear about your loss. I lost my younger brother last November and he was only 27 so I understand how difficult it is to lose someone, especially when they are so young. I know we have never met, but I visit your site multiple times a day and have made your macaron recipes and just hope you know that your talent and skill is greatly loved and appreciated by many people all over the world, myself included! =)

It is so difficult to say goodbye to someone that you weren't ready to say goodbye to or who you didn't think you would have to say goodbye to for many years to come. I feel your pain at the moment. I am so sorry for your loss! Such a difficult time. All I can say is God Bless and this too shall pass. Happy birthday and Mothers Day - don't forget to look after yourself!!LoveCindy

Hi Helene, thinking of you today. I hope you had the best birthday you could have had. Next week is my birthday, and it will be six months on the day since my little brother's funeral - he died in November aged 22. Loss is so hard to deal with, and its a day to day thing. xxx.

I'm really sorry for your loss, My thoughtsand prayers are with you and your family. I wish you all the strength in the world. I know what you must be going through as i just recently lost my younger brother who was only 22.I pray for you and your family.